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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Stomach Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Stomach Pain

R10.0
R10.31

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for stomach pain includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Abdominal Pain
Belly Ache
Tummy Ache
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Stomach Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Stomach Pain

Use ICD-10 code R10.0 for acute abdomen, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute abdomen

Billable Code
R10.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Presence of guarding or rigidity

Applicable To

  • • Severe, sudden-onset abdominal pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'acute' to differentiate from chronic conditions.

Right lower quadrant pain

Billable Code
R10.31
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Localized RLQ pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the quadrant and any associated symptoms.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R11.0

Nausea/vomiting

Use when nausea or vomiting accompanies the acute abdomen.

R10.823

Rebound tenderness in RLQ

Use when rebound tenderness is present in the RLQ.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for stomach pain?

The ICD-10 code for stomach pain varies by location and severity, such as R10.0 for acute abdomen and R10.31 for right lower quadrant pain.

How do you document stomach pain for ICD-10 coding?

Document stomach pain by specifying the location, severity, and associated symptoms to ensure accurate ICD-10 coding.

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